Get Out! July 1 - July 4

It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit in the area.

Where/When: , 3545 Marlbrough Way, College Park, MD, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 1

Why go: It's a holiday weekend. Start it off right with pulled pork  and chicken barbecue.

Price: $18

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Where/When: National Mall in Washington, D.C., 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; this event will take place everyday from Thursday, June 30 to Monday, July 11, except for July 5 - 6.

Why go: It's a mishmash of diverse living styles. Where else will you find salsa and tango workshops, baked breads, crafts, cowboy stories, and more all in the same location?

Price: Free

3. Neighborhood Watch Walk

Where/When: Intersection of Greenvale and Furman parkways, Riverdale, MD, 6 p.m., Friday, July 1

Why go: This is a part of an effort by the Prince George's County Police to keep open communication between the department and the community, and to promote neighborhood watch programs. There was another walk earlier this week in College Park.

Price: Free

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Where/When: Lot 1 on the University of Maryland campus, beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, July 4

Why go: Three reasons: (1) Catch some live classic rock and roll before the fireworks display; (2) to enjoy fireworks  in the county, you must go to public displays because consumer fireworks are illegal around here; and (3) it's a joint event between the city and the university, which is pretty cool.

Price: Free, but there will be concession stands so come prepared.

5. A Capitol Fourth

Where/When: National Mall in Washington, D.C., 9 p.m., Monday, July 4

Why go: If you decide to go outside of Maryland for your fireworks this Independence Day, try shooting over to D.C. AOL Travel ranked the nation's capitol display as one of the best 15 in the country.

Price: Free